The Indiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society is excited to invite you to the Juneteenth “Chemistry of Fireworks” Celebration! Please see information below and the attached flyer for more details.
Presented By: Indiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society, Committee on Minority Affairs
Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 (rain date of Wednesday, June 26th, 2024)
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM
Location: Marian University Football Field, Indianapolis IN
What to Expect: An event for all ages! Food, Fireworks, Yard Games, Hands-on Activities, History, Trivia, and Chemistry Demonstrations
How to Register: register for free on our Event Bright page (https://tinyurl.com/ACS-fireworks)
Download flyer in PDF here:
Join us for STEAM Night at the Indianapolis Indians with the American Chemical Society!
This exciting event will take place at Victory Field, where families can enjoy a fun and educational evening filled with science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Come out and support your local team while also learning about the wonders of chemistry! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine baseball with science in a memorable night under the stars.
The ACS is hosting a booth starting at 5:30 PM so be sure to come visit and maybe even volunteer. Then we head to the game for a great evening of baseball. Tickets can be bought at the link below and will be sent to your email, so be sure to use your favorite email for registration.
By: Linda Osborn – Senior Chemists Committee Chair
Do you know any children that have a passion for art, poetry, or science? Here’s your chance to have them blend all three in the 2025 Illustrated Poem Contest, sponsored by the Indiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society!
We’re inviting all K–12 students to explore the rich, surprising stories behind the spices we use every day. From fiery peppers to fragrant cloves, what secrets might your spice reveal?
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 24, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET
Email entries to: Linda Osborn – lindavosborn@gmail.com
Prizes awarded in each age group:
– 1st Place: $100
– 2nd Place: $50
– 3rd Place: $25
But that’s not all—Indiana’s top poem will advance to the National ACS Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and win even more national recognition! Unleash their imagination, make science beautiful, and let their voice be heard—one rhyme (and one drawing) at a time. Please see the rules for the contest below (in the flyer) and the contest entry form.
ACS Illustrated Poem Contest 2025 Flyer
ACS Illustrated Poem Contest 2025 Entry Form